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Sr Metrology Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Jun 2026

About the role

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join us as a Senior Metrology Engineer and drive business growth in quality‑critical Aerospace and Medical Device programmes. Bringing high‑level GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) expertise, you’ll work within cross‑functional project teams to establish and implement metrology and quality systems that ensure products meet stringent requirements.

You will proactively identify issues, independently lead problem investigations to root cause, and collaborate to design and implement effective solutions. You’ll also lead and contribute to manufacturing engineering and R&D initiatives, partnering with continuous‑improvement teams to define robust process controls and deliver sustainable results

What you'll do:

Expert operator of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).

Expert in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure parts meet exacting customer requirements.

Expert CMM programmer (Hexagon/PC‑DMIS).

Interpret complex drawings, lead quality initiatives, troubleshoot measurement issues, and mentor junior staff in high‑precision environments.

Provide Quality Assurance technical expertise to manufacturing; identify issues and analyse cost of poor quality.

Lead process development during NPI and new process introductions.

Perform statistical validation of process capability.

Engage directly with customers on requirements, reviews, and improvement opportunities.

Support selection and qualification of fixtures, tooling, and metrology equipment; maintain calibration traceability.

Collaborate cross‑functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Programme Management, and suppliers to ensure inspection readiness and capability.

Lead continuous improvement activities, including data analysis, PFMEA, kaizen events, and lean initiatives.

Partner with Engineering to characterise manufacturing processes, determine capability, identify sources of variation, implement control plans, and establish feedback mechanisms.

Lead and support projects of varying scope and complexity.

Support product line transfers and new process introductions.

What it takes:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing), Metrology, or related field, from an accredited college or university
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), 7+ years
Expert using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) 7+ years
CMM programming (Hexagon/PC-DMIS), 7+ years.
Excellent project leader, start to finish.
Familiarity in Quality System Standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability in applying statistics to industrial practices.
Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
Able to communicate complex technical information to all levels of the organization, able to write technical procedures and work instructions
Able to work with high requirement customers and communicate effectively.
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

What makes you stand out:

Experience in CNC machining, Sheet Metal, Injection Molding, and/or 3D printing environment(s) is preferred
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Experience working with customers and suppliers